Sandusky, Michigan | |
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.jpg) Sanilac County Courthouse | |
 Location of Sandusky, Michigan | |
| Coordinates:43°25′13″N82°49′47″W / 43.42028°N 82.82972°W /43.42028; -82.82972 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Sanilac |
| Government | |
| • Type | 4th Class City |
| • Mayor | Tom Lukshaitis (NP) |
| • City Manager | David Faber |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.15 sq mi (5.57 km2) |
| • Land | 2.15 sq mi (5.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0039 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 2,709 |
| • Density | 1,261.9/sq mi (487.24/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code | 48471 |
| Area code | 810 |
| FIPS code | 26-71540[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0637223[3] |
Sandusky is the most populous city andcounty seat ofSanilac County, Michigan.[4]As of the2020 census, Sandusky had a population of 2,709.[5]
Sandusky is served by Sandusky Community Schools. The district has an elementary school and a junior/senior high school. Sandusky is home to the Wolves, who usually play sports in the Greater Thumb East Conference. Sandusky is a Division 3 school.
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 1890 | 403 | — | |
| 1900 | 578 | 43.4% | |
| 1910 | 993 | 71.8% | |
| 1920 | 1,228 | 23.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,305 | 6.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,512 | 15.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,819 | 20.3% | |
| 1960 | 2,066 | 13.6% | |
| 1970 | 2,071 | 0.2% | |
| 1980 | 2,216 | 7.0% | |
| 1990 | 2,403 | 8.4% | |
| 2000 | 2,745 | 14.2% | |
| 2010 | 2,679 | −2.4% | |
| 2020 | 2,709 | 1.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] | |||
As of thecensus[8] of 2010, there were 2,679 people, 1,124 households, and 616 families living in the city. Thepopulation density was 1,251.9 inhabitants per square mile (483.4/km2). There were 1,258 housing units at an average density of 587.9 per square mile (227.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.4%White, 1.5%African American, 0.3%Native American, 1.1%Asian, 1.3% fromother races, and 1.4% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino of any race were 3.5% of the population.
There were 1,124 households, of which 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.1% weremarried couples living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.2% were non-families. 40.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.85.
The median age in the city was 41.4 years. 21.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.5% were from 25 to 44; 27.7% were from 45 to 64; and 18.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.7% male and 54.3% female.
As of thecensus[2] of 2000, there were 2,745 people, 1,081 households, and 649 families living in the city. The population density was 1,446.3 inhabitants per square mile (558.4/km2). There were 1,168 housing units at an average density of 615.4 per square mile (237.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.12%White, 0.87%African American, 0.15%Native American, 1.75%Asian, 1.35% fromother races, and 0.77% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino of any race were 3.42% of the population.
There were 1,081 households, out of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.6% weremarried couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.9% were non-families. 35.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.97.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.8% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $33,667, and the median income for a family was $44,622. Males had a median income of $31,531 versus $20,932 for females. Theper capita income for the city was $17,639. About 7.2% of families and 11.0% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 8.9% of those under age 18 and 14.0% of those age 65 or over.
Local radio stations licensed to serve Sandusky are commercial broadcastersWMIC AM andWTGV FM, owned by Sanilac/GB Broadcasting; and religious stationWNFR.
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Thisclimatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to theKöppen Climate Classification system, Sandusky has ahumid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.[9]
Sandusky city is governed under the4th Class City charter, original written in 1895 as the Fourth Class City Act then recognized as the cities' charter in 1976.[10]
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